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as in quiet
free from storms or physical disturbance
after a stormy night of high winds and driving rains, the day dawned on a calm sea
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as in serene
free from emotional or mental agitation
bystanders tried to help the injured person remain calm while they waited for the ambulance to arrive
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as in peaceful
free from disturbing noise or uproar
the room became much calmer once the rowdy tour group had left
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as in restfulness
a state of freedom from storm or disturbance
vacationing city dwellers who are tired of the hustle and bustle enjoy the calm of the secluded mountain village
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as in peace
freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions
the batter always exudes an aura of calm, even in clutch situations
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as in to soothe
to free from distress or disturbance
the president's reassuring words did much to calm the public during the national emergency
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Recent Examples of calm
ABC News, 8 May 2026
The wasps range from calm to aggressive, Price says.
—Barbara Bellesi Zito, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Anchor Bernard Shaw and Pulitzer Prize-winning war correspondent Peter Arnett were among those CNN journalists who projected calm under fire.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 6 May 2026
Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
Edgecombe also had to be calmed down.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
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Adjective
While the Lakers talked to the officials during and after the game, the Thunder players stayed calm.
—ABC News, 8 May 2026
The wasps range from calm to aggressive, Price says.
—Barbara Bellesi Zito, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
Noun
Quiet rooms for reflection and preparation offer clients a moment of calm within a demanding process.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Anchor Bernard Shaw and Pulitzer Prize-winning war correspondent Peter Arnett were among those CNN journalists who projected calm under fire.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 6 May 2026
Verb
For shoppers who want the calming effect of deep pressure stimulation but tend to overheat, these three options are designed to deliver the pressure without the sweat.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
Edgecombe also had to be calmed down.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for calm
Adjective
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The Yankees, who have scored eight runs over their losing streak, were otherwise quiet against Brandon Young and Baltimore’s bullpen, going 0-for-6 with runners in scoring position and stranding five runners.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
12 May 2026
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Treatment rooms are tucked into a quiet section of the hotel, and the menu covers the usual range—massages, facials, and body treatments aimed largely at travelers recovering from long flights or long days of sightseeing.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Travelers seeking a serene Italian escape instead find traffic jams, long ferry lines and shoulder-to-shoulder crowds.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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Outside is a serene garden under a canopy of branches weighed down by iridescent copper bells, all handmade.—
Christopher Buchanan,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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Hiking in Kolob Canyons offers the kind of peaceful solitude that’s difficult to find in Zion.—
Dave Parfitt,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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The mood is cocooning, cinematic, and wonderfully peaceful.—
Kathryn O’Shea-Evans,
Robb Report,
9 May 2026
Noun
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The proof was in my Oura ring sleep score—96% and optimal restfulness.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2026
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But restfulness dropped—my body noticed the break.—
Marisa McMillan,
Outside,
29 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Iran responded early in the morning of May 10 to Trump's proposal to stop fighting and begin peace talks on an array of contentious issues, according to reporting from Iran's IRNA news agency.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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Asked about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Putin said a meeting was possible only once a lasting peace deal was agreed.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
10 May 2026
Verb
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The promises of jobs and tax money didn’t soothe the vocal crowd that had to be silenced several times by Gary Board of Zoning Appeals president Rinzer Williams.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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The separation pampered white prejudices and soothed white conscience and stomachs.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
Verb
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According to a source briefed on the situation, the illness was contained to the Victoire.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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The public ferry contains a ramp, but wheelchair users arriving by the small guest-only boats will need assistance getting on and off.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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The Orangery, one of nearly a dozen gardens, provides an exotic and tranquil refuge to recovery from the adrenaline.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
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Turning onto shady Little Road felt instantly tranquil.—
Christopher Spata,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Calm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calm. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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